Conference Agenda
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Keynote Presentation: Creating Emotionally Safe Schools - VIDEO
Jane Bluestein, Ph.D., Instructional Support Services
Workshop Session 1
State Anti-Bullying Law: Legislation to Practice
Elaine Zimmerman, The Connecticut Commission on Children
Understanding School Climate in an SRBI Framework: The Foundation for Student Success
JoAnn Freiberg, Ph.D., Connecticut State Department of Education
What Does It Mean to Have (Inter)Cultural Competence?
Beth Brunet and Ivelise Velazquez, State Education Resource Center (SERC)
Workshop Session 2
Trickery, Trolling and Threats: Understanding and Addressing Cyberbullying
Michelle Pincince, Anti-Defamation League
"No Really, I'm Fine!" Connecting with Kids in Emotional Distress
Jane Bluestein, Ph.D., Instructional Support Services, Inc.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): One School's Success Story
Mary Ann C. Buchanan, Ed.D., and Vance Cannon, Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Workshop Session 3
Crossing the Middle Ground: Motivating Bystanders to Become Allies in Bullying Situations
John Boiano, Pulse Integration, LLC, and Windsor Locks High School Students
The Power of Peer Mediation to Improve School Climate
Bill Mecca and Dennis McLaughlin, Trumbull High School, and Trumbull High School Students
Alternatives to In-School and Out-of-School Suspensions: A Toolkit for Educators
Alexandra Dufresne, J.D., Connecticut Voices for Children
Workshop Session 4
On-the-Spot Bullying Intervention: Everyday Tips for School Staff Members
Lisa Tregoning, The Governor's Prevention Partnership
Knock It Off! Tackling LGBT Issues in School
Leif Mitchell, Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Connecticut
Best Practices in Promoting Student Connectedness: K-12 Success Stories
Sharon Berndt and Elizabeth Hadlock, John Lyman School, Regional District 13, Dave Russell, John Winthrop Middle School, Regional District 4, Cathy Barry and Dan Pichette, East Hartford High School